New Paths, the seventh volume in the Writings of the Orpheus Institute, is a result of the third International Orpheus Academy for Music Theory. Five renowned scholars discuss a variety of topics related to romanticism, focusing especially on the years 1800–1840. In a much-needed historical and critical overview of the concept of organicism, John Neubauer ranges from its origins in Enlightenment biology to its aftermath in postmodernism. Janet Schmalfeldt shows that Beethoven’s op.47 not only should be called the Bridgetower rather than the Kreutzer Sonata, but also that this makes a difference as to its meaning. Extreme contrasts between emotional and mechanical types of music in late Beethoven are explained by Scott Burnham as stagings of the limits of human subjectivity. Jim Samson discusses Chopin’s little-known musical upbringing in Warsaw, arguing that his grounding in eighteenth-century aesthetics (as opposed to theory) has thus far been neglected. Finally, Susan Youens’ case study of Franz Lachner’s Heine songs sheds new light on radical experimentation by a so-called epigone in the period between Schubert and Schumann’s miracle song year.
With contributions by: Scott Burnham, John Neubauer, Jim Samson, Janet Schmalfeldt, Susan Youens.
PREFACE
fresh tracks, retracings and diversions
John Neubauer
Organicism and Music Theory
Janet Schmalfeldt
Beethoven’s “Bridgetower” Sonata, Op. 47
Scott Burnham
Intimacy and Impersonality in Late Beethoven: Contract and the Staging of Subjectivity
Susan Youens
Of Epigones, Aftermaths, and Achievement: The Heine Songs of Franz Lachner
Jim Samson
Chopin and the Traditions of Pedagogy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "New Paths" about?
New Paths, the seventh volume in the Writings of the Orpheus Institute, is a result of the third International Orpheus Academy for Music Theory. Five renowned scholars discuss a variety of topics related to romanticism, focusing especially on the years 1800–1840. In a much-needed historical and critical overview of the concept of organicism, John Neubauer ranges from its origins in Enlightenment biology to its aftermath in postmodernism. Janet Schmalfeldt shows that Beethoven’s op.47 not only should be called the Bridgetower rather than the Kreutzer Sonata, but also that this makes a difference as to its meaning. Extreme contrasts between emotional and mechanical types of music in late Beethoven are explained by Scott Burnham as stagings of the limits of human subjectivity. Jim Samson discusses Chopin’s little-known musical upbringing in Warsaw, arguing that his grounding in eighteenth-century aesthetics (as opposed to theory) has thus far been neglected. Finally, Susan Youens’ case study of Franz Lachner’s Heine songs sheds new light on radical experimentation by a so-called epigone in the period between Schubert and Schumann’s miracle song year.
With contributions by: Scott Burnham, John Neubauer, Jim Samson, Janet Schmalfeldt, Susan Youens.
Who wrote "New Paths"?
"New Paths" was written by John Neubauer, Janet Schmalfeldt, Scott Burnham, Susan Youens and Jim Samson.
Who edited "New Paths"?
"New Paths" was edited by Darla Crispin.
Darla Crispin is a pianist and musicologist tracing perspectives from artistic research. Formerly an ORCiM Research Fellow, she is currently Associate Professor of Musicology at the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH), Oslo.
Is "New Paths" part of a series?
Yes, "New Paths" is part of the "Geschriften van het Orpheus Instituut/Collected Writings of the Orpheus Institute" series. It's book 7 in the series.
In association with
The publications in the series "Collected Writings of the Orpheus Institute" contain musical testimonies and music-theoretical reflections with a strong emphasis on musical practice.
Editorial Board
Peter Dejans, Luk Vaes
What is the Table of Contents for "New Paths"?
PREFACE
fresh tracks, retracings and diversions
John Neubauer
Organicism and Music Theory
Janet Schmalfeldt
Beethoven's "Bridgetower" Sonata, Op. 47
Scott Burnham
Intimacy and Impersonality in Late Beethoven: Contract and the Staging of Subjectivity
Susan Youens
Of Epigones, Aftermaths, and Achievement: The Heine Songs of Franz Lachner
Jim Samson
Chopin and the Traditions of Pedagogy
What is the DOI for "New Paths"?
The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for "New Paths" is 10.11116/9789461660954.
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